The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Farmington Police arrested two men and seized a substantial amount of illegal drugs, firearms and suspected drug proceeds.
Arrested were Jason Robbins 42, of Farmington, and Miguel Alvarez 39, of Webster, Massachusetts
From the Maine State Police:
For the past three months, officers from the MDEA Western District Task Force and officers from Farmington Police, investigated the illegal distribution of illegal drugs in Farmington and surrounding communities in Franklin County. The investigations included undercover drug purchases of illegal drugs. One investigation revealed Jason Robbins of Farmington was distributing large amounts of cocaine and cocaine base (crack cocaine) in and around Farmington. The investigation also revealed that Robbins out of state supplier of cocaine was in Farmington. As part of the investigation, agents secured search warrants for Robbins vehicle and residence, 111 Twin Birches Road, Lot 4.
On Thursday, August 29, at approximately 1:30 pm, agents observed Robbins and Miguel Alvarez traveling on Route 2 in Farmington in Robbins Nissan pick-up. Members of the Maine State Police Tactical Team conducted a traffic stop of Robbins pickup on Franklin Health Commons in order for agents to serve the search warrant. Simultaneous to the traffic stop agents and Farmington Police officers executed the search warrant at Robbins Twin Birches Road residence.
As a result of the searches of the vehicle and residence, agents seized approximately 420 grams (14.8 ounces) of cocaine, 15 grams of fentanyl, 7 firearms and over $5,000 in suspected drug
proceeds, including money used in previous undercover drug purchases. The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $40,000.
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